Principal Data Architect DV Cleared

Principal Data Architect DV Cleared
Secure Government & Defence Programmes
UK | Hybrid + Client Site

Active DV Clearance required non-negotiable

We're working with a leading UK consultancy delivering mission-critical data platforms across defence, national security, and highly classified government programmes.

This is high-impact, high-security workdesigning data architectures that sit at the core of national capability.

The Role

Own the architecture. Lead from the front.

You'll define and deliver secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across complex, classified environmentsworking directly with senior stakeholders and technical teams.

What you'll do
Lead enterprise data architecture across secure transformation programmes
Design end-to-end data platforms (ingestion → integration → analytics)
Build secure, scalable, resilient architectures for classified systems
Translate operational and mission needs into technical solutions
Lead teams across data, engineering, and delivery
Influence strategy, capability, and technical direction
Tech landscape

AWS | Azure | GCP
Databricks | Snowflake
Data lakes | Warehouses | Distributed systems
DevOps | Infrastructure as Code | Secure deployment
Data governance | Secure access | Analytics layers

What you bring
Active DV clearance (essential)
Proven track record designing enterprise data platforms
Experience in defence, national security, or secure government
Deep expertise in secure cloud and data architecture
Strong stakeholder influence at senior level
Experience leading teams on complex programmes
Why this role

This isn't standard consulting.

It's your opportunity to architect data platforms that operate in the most secure, high-stakes environments in the UK.

Real impact. Real complexity. Zero margin for error.

Apply Now
justin.toomey@datatech.org.uk